5 months in HaiPhong, Vietnam

After completing the 120-hour TEFL course with TEFL Ireland, I headed to Hanoi with 19 strangers for our orientation. At the time, it felt crazy and daunting but from the moment we landed we were so well taken care of and the support both on the ground in Vietnam and online from the TEFL Institute was fantastic. Olivia was particularly helpful and always replied super fast.

I have since decided to continue working as a teacher in Vietnam as a result of this experience. Everyone in our group had never visited Asia and nobody had teaching experience so it is perfect for someone looking for a fresh start and an adventure. The only thing to be aware of is that it will be a totally different lifestyle. The structure of daily life, the language, food, traffic etc may feel like a lot at first, but it is so amazing and its all part of the stories that you'll carry with you afterwards. I recommend this program to anyone. I certainly have no regrets.